News By Topic: New Vehicles

As the Price of Gas Falls, So Does Consumer Interest in Small Cars

Nov 4, 2005

Washington November 4, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the rapidly falling price of gasoline has lowered interest in small cars, reports USA Today. Three popular Internet car-shopping sites report notable drops in users seeking information on gas-electric hybrids and other fuel-efficient cars. Edmunds.com says ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Puts Russian Mercedes Plant On Hold

Nov 4, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 3, 2005 at 6:00 PM CST DaimlerChrysler reported yesterday that it has halted plans to open a $96 million Mercedes plant in Russia, after an agreement between them and the Russian government could not be reached. According to a DaimlerChrysler spokesman, "Conditions for local ... Continue reading

U.S. Automakers Dramatically Lowed Discounts, Rebates in October; Sales Plummet

Nov 4, 2005

DETROIT November 4, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported U.S. automakers lowered discounts and rebates dramatically in October, part of a strategy to focus more on quality and value and less on cash bonuses. But sales plummeted, and analysts wonder if automakers will have the patience to stick with their st ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz At The SEMA Show

Nov 4, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 3, 2005 at 4:00 PM CST As we promised earlier, we finally have pictures of Mercedes-Benz at the SEMA show. If you follow automotive news, you probably already know that many car companies use the SEMA show to debut new models, new concept cars, etc. Unfortunately, Mercedes is ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports Profit Increase in Third Quarter 2005

Nov 4, 2005

TOKYO November 4, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s profit rose 2 percent in the July-September quarter, lifted by growing sales around the world -- in sharp contrast with the dismal results at U.S. counterparts General Motors and Ford. Japan's No. 1 automaker on Friday reported ... Continue reading

Ford and VeraSun Announce Partnership to Drive Ethanol Infrastructure

Nov 4, 2005

Another Ford Innovation * Ford Motor Company and VeraSun Energy Corporation announce a first-of- a-kind partnership to promote growth of an E85 infrastructure and increase consumer awareness in 2006. * Flexible fuel vehicles have been a key part of Ford's alternative fuel strategy. Long-term, ethanol is an important st ... Continue reading

Pam Wants Peta-Friendly Mercedes

Nov 3, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 3, 2005 at 10:20 AM CST In entertainment news, everyone's favorite Baywatch babe/Playboy Playmate/PETA activist Pamela Anderson has requested that DaimlerChrysler provide her with a leather-free Mercedes G55 AMG. In a letter released by PETA, Pamela states: "Animals used for ... Continue reading

Harley-Davidson 2006 XL Sportster 1200L Brings It All

Nov 3, 2005

New Model Combines Low Seat Height and Refined Ergonomics with Sportster Style MILWAUKEE, Nov. 3 -- Harley-Davidson brings the best of its long heritage of street motorcycle design to the new 2006 XL Sportster 1200L model. Blending a low seat height and mid-mount controls with the powerful torque of the rubber-mounted ... Continue reading

Continental Automotive Systems Awarded 2006 Jeep(R) Liberty Contract with Chrysler Group

Nov 3, 2005

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Continental Automotive Systems has been awarded a contract to supply electronic stability control (known as Electronic Stability Program at the Chrysler Group or ESP) and active rollover protection (known as Electronic Roll Mitigation or ERM) for the 2006 Jeep(R) Liberty. "We are pleased ... Continue reading

EarthFirst Technologies Announces Plans to Enter Global Biodiesel Industry

Nov 3, 2005

TAMPA, Fla.--Nov. 3, 2005-- Company Subsidiary, EarthFirst Americas, Launches Initiative Focused on Production and Distribution of BioFuels in US, Latin America, the Caribbean and the European Union EarthFirst Technologies, Incorporated (OTCBB:EFTI) ("EFTI" or "the Company") today announced a global initiative for the ... Continue reading

2006 Volkswagen Passat V6 Review

Nov 3, 2005

Driving Down the Road With Carey Russ 2006 Volkswagen Passat V6 Volkswagen has long been known for its small cars, but up until 1998, few people even know that the VW made midsize sedans. Sales of the Dasher in the 1970s, the Quantum in the `80s, and the Passat in the `90s were virtually unnoticed in that most popular ... Continue reading

2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Review

Nov 3, 2005

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chrysler Crossfire Roadster ENGINE: 3.2-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 215 hp @ 5,700 rpm/229 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 94.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 159.8 x 69.5 x 51.8 in. TIRES: 225/40ZR18 (front)/ 255/35ZR19 (rear) CARGO VOLUME ... Continue reading

37% Of Car Sales by 2007 in the United States Will Be a Result of the Internet, as It Offers Consumers the Power to Become More Educated in the Process of Buying a Car

Nov 3, 2005

DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 3, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26595 ) has announced the addition of Automobile Purchase Process in the United States to their offering. Given that the purchase of a car is a major financial outlay, trends in personal disposable income and consumer expend ... Continue reading

New Car Shoppers Look At Fuel-Efficient Models in Q3

Nov 3, 2005

IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 3, 2005--Autobytel Inc. : -- 10 Models That Were Requested Most by Autobytel Shoppers Average Nearly 32 mpg/hwy -- Top-10 Most Requested Luxury Vehicles Average Over 26 mpg/hwy -- Top-10 SUVs Average Better Than 24 mpg/hwy In a recent online poll(1), Autobytel shoppers cited fuel-efficiency as thei ... Continue reading

Volkswagen AG: Interim Report January-September 2005

Nov 3, 2005

WOLFSBURG, Germany--Nov. 3, 2005--Volkswagen AG (FWB:VOW) (LSE:VKW) (SWX:VOW) -- The development of the Volkswagen Group in the third quarter demonstrates that initial steps towards a fundamental improvement in performance have been successful. In a difficult environment, however, substantial efforts will be needed in ... Continue reading